5401 12th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Property Records

New York City property record for 5401 12th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,285 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.058 acres (2,517 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,300,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$21,754 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Mortgage
APN05676-0009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05676-0009
Alternative APNs
  • 1707056760009
  • 3-05676-0009

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,285 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,440 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area2,517 sqft (0.058 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 25.2 ft wide
View / LotCorner

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-05676-0009
Street Address5401 12TH AVE
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11219-4102
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block5676
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract21800

Owner

5401 12th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5401 12TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-4102
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 2, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 2, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2016264690
Prior Transfer DateJul 26, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000701816
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address5401 12TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-4102
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5401 12TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-4102

Mortgage

Document Number0000226852
DateJun 20, 2017
Instrument2017000226852
Lender
NameSANTANDER BANK, N A
Address415 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5401 12th Ave was $21,754.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$168,360 Land $26,700 Building $141,660$2,806,000 Land $445,000 Building $2,361,000
2025$21,754.00
2023$20,264.00$118,860 Land $26,700 Building $92,160$1,981,000 Land $445,000 Building $1,536,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 5401 12th Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1980 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5401 12th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,773 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Skywire Networks
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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